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Americans Split on Death Penalty Depending on How Questions Are Asked

Most Americans favor the death penalty for murder convictions, but support is more divided when questions are framed differently, NPR reports.

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Americans Split on Death Penalty Depending on How Questions Are Asked

A majority of Americans support the death penalty for people convicted of murder, according to NPR. But views become more divided when the questions change.

Against a backdrop of discussion about public executions, the findings highlight how the way people are asked about capital punishment can affect the picture of public support.

Originally reported by NPR. Read the full story at NPR

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